IMPORTANT!KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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Always Caboo NCT safely…Please take the time to read through all of the instructions before using your Caboo NCT, we would ask you to pay special attention to the safety precautions and warnings below, these are designed to ensure safe carrying at all times. With practice it will be second nature for you to caboo, but in the meantime you can practice with a soft toy or doll in front of the mirror to build up your confidence! Watch the video demonstration from closeparent.com before you start!

Safety precautionsMake sure baby is in view at all times…regularly check your baby is secure and happyKeep baby high up on your chest… close enough to kissKeep baby’s chin off their chest…at least 1cm gap and free flowing airBaby should be held comfortably close…and fully supportedMake sure baby is central…and the cross section is spread out under their bottomDon’t overdress your baby… remember your body heat will keep them warm so dress them down a layer and never cover baby’s head or face with an item of your own clothing.Use common sense… don’t engage in activities which may expose you or your baby to unnecessary danger or risk… hot food or drink, handling knives or operating machinery

WARNINGSTAKE CARE WHEN BENDING OR LEANING FORWARD, ALWAYS SUPPORT BABYTHIS CARRIER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE DURING SPORTING ACTIVITIESYOUR BALANCE MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY YOUR MOVEMENT AND THAT OF YOUR CHILD

Wash at 30°C tumble dry on low heat!

Special note when washing…Tie your Caboo NCT carrier inside a pillowcase when washing and drying to keep the rings away from the machine drum and reduce the noise. *Close accept no responsibility for individual appliances.

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Parts of my Caboo NCT carrier

1. rings2. the fixed cross3. straps4. wrap/pouch

*for more details please check the size chart on pg 10

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Fig A.1 - Hold the carrier out in front of you as shown…

Fig A.2 - Place the carrier over your head like a T-shirt…your arms should go out through the sides.

Fig A.3 - Pull the carrier down at the cross or feed it back over your shoulders ensuring that none of the fabric is twisted…the fixed cross should be in your mid to low back.

Fig A.4 - Tighten the carrier by pulling down and forward evenly on both straps leaving just enough room to get your baby in...it is important that it’s not too loose.

Fig A.5 - To check you have left enough room, simply place your hands behind the straps as shown…you should be able to stretch the fabric approximately 10-12cm clear from your chest, no more. Take some time to identify the inner strap, this is the strap that runs closest to your body, the other is referred to as your outer strap.

Fig A.6 - To loosen the fabric at any time lift the visible front/top ring up and outwards and pull back the fabric above the ring to lengthen the strap.

Putting on your Caboo NCT carrier… A

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If you need to thread the rings before use…

Then repeat the steps right to left and go straight to Fig A.3 and follow the steps from there.

Special note for breastfeeding mums…Re-thread the rings to alternate sides when breastfeeding, (make sure baby is not in the carrier); pull the fabric of the inner strap out of the rings …take it back across you over the top of the opposite strap and re-thread in the same rings.

Fig B.1 - Take the carrier out of the wrap and place it over your shoulders, cross section to the back.

Fig B.3 - Then take the end of the strap and thread it back through the front/top ring. To test whether you have threaded them correctly pull on the fabric behind the rings…it should stay firmly in place.

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Fig B.2 - Take the strap over your left shoulder across your body and thread through both rings.

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Positions 0-3 months - Weight range 5lbs – 2.3kg+ Upright position…

Fig C.1 - Always check you have left 10-12 cm space between you and the carrier.

Fig C.2 - Pick baby up and support them with one hand high over your shoulder on the outer strap side.

Fig C.3 - Use your free hand to reach un-der the top part of the inner strap, slide it down and guide your baby’s leg through.

Fig C.4 - Transfer your baby to the opposite shoulder supporting their head and collect the other leg through the outer strap.

Fig C.5 - Lower baby’s bottom down inside the cross created by the straps. Spread the straps (inner strap first) fully and evenly all across your baby’s back and arms and all the way to the back of baby’s knees so they sit in a frog legged position …ie with their knees higher than their bottom.

Fig C.6 - Lay baby’s cheek against your chest to ensure they have free flowing air… their chin should be clear of their chest. To give your newborn the neck support they need simply spread the fabric from one shoulder behind baby’s head…it is good to do this with a baby of any age while they sleep. The loose ends of the straps may be tied to the front or behind you.

Fig C.7 - Place the wrap around you both with the tighest/shortest elasticated edge always at the bottom nearest your baby’s legs. The Close logo tab will be at the top of the wrap.

Fig C.8 - Tie securely in a double knot behind your back. Spread the material out to bring the top elasticated edge level with top of baby’s shoulders, and bring the bottom elasticated edge down under your baby’s bottom. If your baby is very small it may come down over their feet.

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Cradle or breast feeding position… for use during feeding onlyPut the carrier on repeating steps Fig A.1 to A.4 …bear in mind the straps may need to be a little looser than in the upright position to get baby in.

Fig D.1 - Always check if you have left 10-12 cm space between you and the carrier.

Fig D.8- When you have baby in the correct position adjust the straps spreading the lower fabric out fully to support baby. Make sure baby’s feet are away from the rings then tighten and tie.

Fig D.2 - Leave the inner strap where it is and slide the outer strap down off the shoulder.

Fig D.3 - Create a hammock with the inner strap…keeping one edge of fabric next to your neck, pull the opposite edge down and then fold it back up onto the shoulder.

Fig D.4 - Pick up baby and support them with one hand high over the free shoulder, take hold of the outer edge of the hammock with your free hand to make room for baby.

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Fig D.5 and D.6 - Lower baby down into the hammock area bottom first (making sure their bottom sits in the deepest part) ...lay baby back across you…using your free hand check there is ample fabric on the inside and outside edge along the length of their body. Then bring the other strap back up over your shoulder.

Fig D.7 - When feeding your baby you can tilt them towards you by placing the arm closest to you down a little resting around your waist.

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Get the most from your Caboo NCT carrier when nursingWhen feeding in the carrier you may need to adjust the strap so baby can approach the nipple at the right angle, you can do this by loosening the rings nearest baby’s feet… this will let the head down slightly. You may also wish to fold the strap over and down the shoulder slightly on the head side so you can easily maintain visual contact with your baby while feeding. To alternate to the opposite breast you will need to take baby out and change the inner strap to the outer strap…see steps on threading the rings (Fig B.1 to B.3)

Positions 4 Months + Weight range: Max weight 14.5kg 32lbsUpright facing in *for babies who can hold their own head 3-4 months

Fig E.1 to E.4 - Follow the steps from Fig C.1 to C.4 however baby’s arms do not need to be contained by the strap…at this age baby’s head will only need supporting when they are sleeping, for added security try tucking one arm in whilst they sleep. The supporting wrap should always be worn in this posi-tion.

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Upright facing out *for babies with excellent head control 4-5 months

Fig F.1 to F.4 - Follow the steps from Fig A.1 to A.4… then put baby into the carrier in the same way you do for the other positions but instead of facing in your baby faces away from you…It is important to hold your baby high up when putting them in (** for bigger babies see our handy tip below) make sure both straps are spread out well between the legs and go over baby’s shoulders as shown. You should always wear the supporting wrap for additional support.** If baby is walking you can kneel on the floor behind your baby and they can simply step back placing their legs through the carrier and arms behind the straps.

Special precautions for facing out…Baby should not be carried in this position for extended periods of more than 30 minutes and should never be left to sleep in this position. Always make sure baby’s arms are behind the straps in this position.

9 months +For other ways to carry your baby with an older baby please visit our website www.closeparent.com and search for handy tips on carrying.

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Taking off your Caboo NCT carrier…

Upright position...Untie and take off the wrap, loosen the rings slightly to release the fabric, support your baby with one hand while you pull the fabric back with the other until you can get under each arm (and cupped behind the head for a newborn) then simply lift them up and away from you to free the legs.

Cradle / Breastfeeding position…Supporting baby firmly, slide the outer strap off your shoulder…place one hand between the inner strap and baby’s bottom, with the other hand gently pull the fabric away from baby so you can put your hand behind their head…then lift your baby up and out.

You can find the Caboo NCT instructional video by going to the close parent youtube channel YOUTUBE.COM/USER/CLOSEPARENTGo to the English playlist and click on “How to Caboo NCT” video.

Caboo NCT is suitable from 6-18 UK size

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Caboo NCT adheres to the T.I.C.K.S guidelines for safe baby carrying, for further help & advice please visit www.closeparent.com or call us on 01992 554045.

Complies with EN 13209-2:2005

Manufactured by Close Parent Limited

Why carry when you can Caboo NCT

Caboo [urban definition to be close to someone] is the UK’s premier soft carrier brand...

Caboo NCT is our newest member of the family and has something for everyone...

It is still 100% Caboo, with all the same closeness and ease, but with some modern materials and a flexible ‘light’ design that makes choosing to carry that bit easier on the pocket which definitely makes Close common sense!

Whatever adventures you and your little one have in store you can count on Caboo NCT to keep them safe and secure and get you both there in comfort and style!

We hope you enjoy your Caboo NCT carrier…although awards are nice we think happy mums, dads and babies are the best accolade we can receive. Why not join the Close community? We would love to hear all about your adventures with our carrier, whether on our doorstep or on the other side of the world.